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H131 JPC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,348 mi
Last recorded63,348 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 JPC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 63,348 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 63,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 62,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 62,737 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 62,530 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 62,294 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 61,982 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,528 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,366 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,190 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,998 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,405 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,196 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,838 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,036 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,629 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,190 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,596 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,218 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 55,218 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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H131 JPC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H131 JPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H131 JPC registered?

H131 JPC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H131 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H131 JPC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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